Peer Support Specialist (Certified)

Central City Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Holidays Annually

18 PTO Days

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Savings 403(b)

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Detroit seeks a Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals experiencing mental illness and chronic health conditions. This role emphasizes supporting clients in regaining independence and managing their recovery. Candidates need a High School Diploma, a Peer Support Specialist Certification, and a Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License. Responsibilities include outreach service, linking individuals to resources, and educating about mental health recovery. The position offers benefits including holidays, PTO, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to work with staff and others involved in the delivery of service to patients.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to State of Michigan driving laws.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach services, targeting individuals in need of a medical home.
• Assists patients in gaining access to and navigating a primary health care medical.
• Provides recovery education to service recipients for every phase of recovery.
• Teaches patients how to identify and combat negative self-talk.
• Provides ongoing assistance to increase health literacy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Current Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Summary

Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive by building a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support services to clients experiencing mental illness, chronic health condition(s), and/or homelessness. The Peer Support Specialist is an active member of the integrated care team and functions as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and the use of coping skills; serving as a patient advocate and providing information and support. He/She performs a wide range of tasks to assist patients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Through skill building and other supportive interventions, the Peer Support Specialist can assist fellow consumers/patients in effectively utilizing resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence.

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays Annually.
• 18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
• Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings 403(b).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Continuing Education Allowance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures job performance represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Conducts outreach services, targeting individuals in need of a medical home.
• Assists patients in gaining access to and navigating a primary health care medical.
• Conducts eligibility determinations and enrollment follow-ups.
• Provides recovery education to service recipients for every phase of the recovery.
• Assist patients in creating individual wellness plans.
• Provides patient support in identifying and creating goals and developing plans.
• Links individuals to appropriate resources when needed.
• Teaches patients how to identify and combat negative self-talk.
• Provides ongoing assistance to patient(s)/family to increase health literacy.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• Current Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License required.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to State of Michigan driving laws.
• Experience working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to work with staff and others involved in the delivery of service to patients.
• Two (2) years of experience as a certified peer support specialist preferred.Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

“This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. CCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At CCH, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, CCH prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not required.”